Here is a listing of Norfolk Southern manifest freights, along with approximate times through Cresson. With Norfolk Southern’s adoption of Precision Scheduled Railroading, we see fewer trains over the mountain, but the trains remaining are much longer, several operating with “distributed power unit” locomotives in the middle of the train. This list does NOT include […]
Norfolk Southern Changes
The radio frequency for the Pittsburgh Line changed several weeks ago. Formerly on AAR channel 46 (160.800 mHz) the line is now on AAR 51 (160.875) from McVey to Conpit, which includes all of the territory through our area, including the Cove Secondary in Altoona. Other area changes: the South Fork Secondary is on AAR […]

Horseshoe Curve from the Air
Horseshoe Curve… from the Air! Courtesy of youtube.com/supertrainsvideos!

Horseshoe Curve – New View
Another Dave Williams special, showing us the new and improved view at Horseshoe Curve!

Tree Trimming at Horseshoe Curve
Dave Williams brings us this news – Horseshoe Curve brush cutting has taken place. A new clear view is again available!